by sarahheyworth | Oct 15, 2016 | Food and Drink
Our local microbrewery, Cader Ales (Cwrw Cader in Welsh), has taken on one of Dolgellau’s historic pubs, The Unicorn. They have simply but stylishly renovated the listing building into a cosy bar for a quiet pint. There is beautiful oak seating and slate flagged...
by sarahheyworth | Jul 6, 2015 | Food and Drink
If you’re in search of a day out featuring a glamourous, gourmet experience we highly recommend you hop on the train up the coast from Graig Wen and The Slate Shed B & B to Criccieth. Dylan’s Restaurant has just opened in an iconic building bang on...
by sarahheyworth | Jul 6, 2015 | Adventures and Attractions, Food and Drink, Walks and Bike Rides
When you’re planning your holiday, it’s always handy to pick up a few tips from locals. We’ve been lucky enough to live on Snowdonia’s Mawddach Estuary for nearly 7 years now. We thought we’d share some of our favourite places for a...
by sarahheyworth | Jul 9, 2014 | Food and Drink
There’s plenty of places to find good food without travelling far from us. There’s family friendly cafés, waterfront pubs and informal bistros. For those after a more gourmet experience of modern (mostly) welsh cuisine and food, here are a few of our...
by sarahheyworth | May 9, 2012 | Food and Drink
We are lucky to have an award-winning artisan chocolatier living nearby in Llan Ffestiniog. Cathryn Cariad works out of her Victorian farmhouse kitchen overlooking the Moelwyn mountains. She conjures up all sorts of delicious and daring flavour combinations from...
by sarahheyworth | Feb 6, 2012 | Food and Drink
When we moved to Graig Wen in September 2007, we didn’t know a soul round here. Now we have the pleasure of working and playing with all kinds of local people who we can count on through thick and thin. You just never know when you’re going to need a...
